Sr. Executive Assistant CEO EWS

Ericsson • Full-time • Austin, Texas, United States • 1w ago

Grow with us

Ericsson's Enterprise Wireless Solutions empower organizations to innovate, operate, and grow without constraints. Our offerings, including Ericsson NetCloud, Cradlepoint routers, and Enterprise 5G solutions, provide the flexibility of public and private 5G with the zero-trust security of simplified SASE. As leaders in Wireless WAN and 5G, we remain as driven and humble as ever. If you are eager to be part of something significant, join us.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Executive Assistant to support the Head of Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions (CEO). This role is part of the executive leadership team and requires an independent initiative-taker with excellent critical thinking skills, diligence, and experience managing global travel logistics. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, adapts quickly in a demanding environment, and manages confidential information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Time Management: Align schedules with key business priorities using strategic prioritization and a deep understanding of company goals.
Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration, streamline communications, and resolve redundancies.
Planning and Execution: Enhance productivity by planning, executing, and owning tasks, ensuring timely completion of key deliverables.
Meeting Coordination: Prepare agendas, manage meeting logistics, take comprehensive notes, and follow up on action items for efficient meetings.
Process and Systems Management: Develop systems and workflows to enhance efficiency, improve organization, and streamline processes.
Information Consolidation: Gather and organize substantial amounts of information into clear executive summaries to support decision-making.
Scheduling and Calendar Management: Provide dynamic scheduling and calendar support, including preparation for all commitments with briefing materials, agendas, and itineraries.
Global Travel Management: Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel, managing complex itineraries and ensuring all logistics are in place.
Expense and Budget Management: Manage travel expenses and reimbursements promptly.
Communication: Function as a strategic point of contact between the Head of BEWS and stakeholders, managing communications professionally and aligning messages with priorities.
Confidentiality: Manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
Focus Management: Identify areas where the Head of BEWS' attention is most needed and help filter out less critical tasks.
Ad Hoc Projects: Take on special projects as assigned, demonstrating initiative and the ability to manage tasks independently.

Qualifications

Location Expectations: Plano, TX or New York, NY is preferred. Other locations and remote can be considered.

CRADLEPOINT INC. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on EAD for this position.

Experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-level executives, preferably a CEO.
Capability to elevate the Executive Assistant role to a strategic level and lead a team of assistants within the organization to maintain the same exacting standards.
Experience managing complex global travel, including preparation of necessary documentation for international travel.
High aptitude for learning new tools, systems, and processes quickly, with adaptability to evolving technologies and workflows. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to anticipate needs, provide strategic insight, and act with initiative and discretion.
Experience in a demanding environment with shifting priorities.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; customer service-focused with excellent phone and email etiquette.
Impeccable diligence in scheduling, documentation, and travel arrangements.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests simultaneously while maintaining quality and urgency. Effective time management across multiple time zones is essential.
Professional maturity and poise in all interactions and events.
Ownership of tasks and projects with minimal supervision, anticipating needs and creating solutions that support office goals.
Highest level of integrity and professionalism, managing confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
Experience in the technology industry is a plus.
Occasional travel may be required.